Question 1

does masturbating before puberty and a lot after puberty effect or stunt the growth of your penis size? masturbating from 12-16

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No.: Masturbating is normal and the general rule is if it hurts, then do it less.   Anything up to that point has to do with available time, purpose of doing it, etc.

Question 2

can being overweight stunt growth before puberty?

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No: To the contrary to the general belief, linear growth of overweight children is generally enhanced.

Question 3

does gymnastics stunt growth or delay puberty in boys or girls?

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No: Gymnastics is just another way for children and adults alike to obtain regular exercise and be physically fit. It should not cause problems as you have asked and if you know children having these issues, you should seek further evaluation from your physician.

Question 4

how to regain growth spurt? i didn't excercize or ate well at puberty (mom passed away) and smoked hookah daily, which of the above can stunt growth?

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At maximum height: At 22 it is likely that you have finished growing + have reached your maximum height.  It is hard to say if reached your height potential without knowing your height or the height of your parents. If you are experiencing extended grief (longer than 6 months), are having difficulty with exercise and eating and think are hooked on the hookah- it may be wise to talk with your doctor about depression.

Question 5

does having cancer ( stomach) stunt growth and puberty ? also is having mood swings a lot normal with cancer

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Stomach cancer: Yes the cancer can stunt your growth and cause mood swings.

Question 6

does masturbation stunt growth/potential height ?

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No: Nor will it make you hairy, smooth, stupid, infertile, unspiritual, an unfit spouse, impotent, or any of the other scare stuff. This might be a great time to talk with an older adult with some common sense and life experience -- maybe even your same-sex parent.

Question 7

please tell me, could prone masturbation stunt growth?

Accepted Answer

No: Prone and other types of masturbation do not stunt growth.

Question 8

masturbating 5 times a day,sedentary lifestyle,eating fast food,extreme mental stress,very frequent fevers,etc.in teenage and young age for several years will surely stunt growth or height or height,growth,etc. is purely a matter of genetics?

Accepted Answer

Stress: It sounds like a combination of environmental factors as well as genetic. It's rarely if ever a matter of one over the other. I would get a consult from your GP, as well as a psychiatric evaluation with psychotherapy to follow to help you through this.

Question 9

can masturbation/ejaculation in puberty cause the early closing of growth plates, therefore affecting final height of male?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence in the literature which supports this. If it were true most males would be short. If you are concerned about your height, explore other possibilities.

Question 10

is masturbation before puberty a bad thing. will it stunt one descent into puberty or have any negative effects upon a child, etc.?

Accepted Answer

: Masturbation can be a bad investment of time if it takes the person away from productive activities and social interaction. It has negligible effect on the body. Myths are common suggesting an effect on final height, vision, hair growth, future fertility and many more. They remain myths.

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How to regain growth spurt? i didn't excercize or ate well at puberty (mom passed away) and smoked hookah daily, which of the above can stunt growth?

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Does having cancer ( stomach) stunt growth and puberty ? also is having mood swings a lot normal with cancer

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Does masturbation stunt growth/potential height ?

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Please tell me, could prone masturbation stunt growth?

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Masturbating 5 times a day,sedentary lifestyle,eating fast food,extreme mental stress,very frequent fevers,etc.in teenage and young age for several years will surely stunt growth or height or height,growth,etc. is purely a matter of genetics?

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Can masturbation/ejaculation in puberty cause the early closing of growth plates, therefore affecting final height of male?

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